Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits can help certain elderly and disabled veterans with the cost of long-term care, whether that care is provided at home, in a nursing home, or in an assisted living arrangement. Veterans must require assistance with “activities of daily living” such as dressing or bathing. Income, asset and other criteria that must be met, too. Widows of veterans may also be able to qualify. A service-connected disability is not a necessary.
The V.A. has revised its monthly pension benefits effective December 1, 2020. The new numbers appear below.
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| Monthly benefits (effective Dec. 1, 2020) | Max. Monthly Pension | Max. Monthly Pension with Aid & Attendance |
| Veteran | $1160 | $1936 |
| Veteran with 1 dependent | $1520 | $2295 |
| Veteran’s widow | $778 | $1244 |
| Veterans’ widow with 1 dependent | $1019 | $1484 |
| Veteran permanently housebound | $1418 | n/a |
| Veteran permanently housebound with 1 dependent | $1778 | n/a |
| Widow permanently housebound | $951 | n/a |
| Widow permanently housebound with a dependent | $1191 | n/a |
Total net worth cap has also changed: Effective 12/1/2020, it is $130,772 (was $127,061). Recurring unreimbursed medical expenses are deducted to determine net worth. Some assets, such as most primary residences, are exempt.
